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Επιλογή γλώσσας – Fino Animal Rescue

🐾 A home among the olive trees

Fundraising is mentioned.
Along a dusty gravel road outside the village of Finokalia in Lasithi Prefecture lies an animal shelter unlike any other. Here more than a hundred dogs live in the shade of old olive trees, surrounded by stone walls, plastic buckets and simple handmade shelters. The place is run by Thomas and Brigitte, a German couple who have devoted their lives to giving abandoned and mistreated animals a second chance. There are no employees, no fixed opening hours and no tourist signs pointing the way. Still someone is always knocking on the gate. Sometimes with a dog they can no longer care for. Sometimes with a blanket, a bag of food or simply a kind word.

Fino Animal Rescue is a private initiative. Donations are made through their own Facebook page and PayPal link. Kallikratis.no is not responsible for the fundraising.

🐾 Contact and links for Fino Animal Rescue

Tre hunder i formiddagssol 🐾 Her ser vi tre av hundene hos Fino Animal Rescue i Finokalia i Lasithi Prefecture. To av dem står oppmerksomme ved et oliventre, mens en tredje passerer raskt forbi. De går fritt i inngjerdede områder og tilpasser seg dagene i fellesskap. Hver hund har sin egen bakgrunn og personlighet, men deler samme skjebne – og samme håp om trygghet og kontakt. Dette bildet gir et nært blikk på hverdagen i shelteret, der det enkle livet leves med varme og omsorg. Foto: Fino Animal Rescue https://www.facebook.com/Fino.Animal.Rescue foto-fino-animal-rescue-05c-01-06-2025-kallikratis Fino Animal Rescue – Tre hunder i inngjerdet område i Finokalia i Lasithi Prefecture finokalia, fino animal rescue, fino rescue, hunder, lasithi, hundeliv, shelter, kreta
Three dogs in the morning sun 🐾
Here we see three of the dogs at Fino Animal Rescue in Finokalia in Lasithi Prefecture. Two of them stand alert beside an olive tree while a third moves quickly past. They live freely within fenced areas and settle into the rhythm of each day together. Each dog has its own background and character, yet they share the same past and the same hope for safety and human contact. The photo offers a close look at daily life in the shelter where simple surroundings are shaped by care and attention.
📷 Photo: Fino Animal Rescue

🐶 Dogs with names and stories

Every dog has its own story and many of them carry it with them. Some are cautious while others are openly happy to seek human contact. All have names and many have lived here for a long time. Most move freely within fenced areas in small groups and some will run over to greet you as you enter. You hear barking and see wagging tails and curious eyes following your every step. It can feel chaotic yet the atmosphere is warm. Thomas and Brigitte know each dog individually.

Nærkontakt med nysgjerrig blikk 🐕 Denne lyse hunden nærmer seg forsiktig, med øyne som både spør og håper. Mange av hundene ved Fino Animal Rescue i Finokalia har hatt en tøff start på livet, men lærer gradvis å stole på mennesker igjen. Noen søker kontakt med én gang, andre trenger tid. Dette øyeblikket viser det stille møtet mellom hund og menneske – uten ord, men fullt av mening. Foto: Fino Animal Rescue https://www.facebook.com/Fino.Animal.Rescue foto-fino-animal-rescue-06-01-06-2025-kallikratis Fino Animal Rescue – Nysgjerrig hund i møte med fotografen, Finokalia i Lasithi Prefecture finokalia, fino animal rescue, fino rescue, lasithi, hund, kreta, dyrebeskyttelse, kontakt
A curious look up close 🐕
This light coloured dog approaches with care, eyes that seem both questioning and hopeful. Many of the dogs at Fino Animal Rescue in Finokalia have had a difficult start in life but gradually learn to trust people again. Some seek contact right away while others need time. This moment captures a quiet meeting between dog and human, without words yet full of meaning.
📷 Photo: Fino Animal Rescue

🏡 Simple conditions and great commitment

The shelter has no luxuries. Instead there are simple shelters with straw, makeshift roofs and dog beds built from old tyres and wooden pallets. There is a constant need for food, blankets, parasite treatments and helping hands. Every day dogs must be fed, areas cleaned, walks taken and veterinarians consulted. Even so the atmosphere is friendly and down to earth. There is no administration and no office. Everything is about the daily care of the animals.

Uro i rekkene før matskåla 🐕‍🦺 Et titalls hunder samler seg i forventning, tett i tett på den røde jorda ved Fino Animal Rescue i Finokalia i Lasithi Prefecture. Dette øyeblikket – like før maten deles ut – viser flokkens rytme, med snusing, haler som logrer og noen som allerede sikter seg inn på sin faste plass. Måltidene er dagens høydepunkt, og selv i det kaotiske er det tydelig hvem som kjenner hverandre og hvem som venter litt bak. Alt skjer rolig, men energien er til å ta og føle på. Foto: Fino Animal Rescue https://www.facebook.com/Fino.Animal.Rescue foto-fino-animal-rescue-02-01-06-2025-kallikratis Fino Animal Rescue – Hunder samler seg før måltid i Finokalia i Lasithi Prefecture finokalia, fino animal rescue, fino rescue, lasithi, hunder, måltid, flokk, kreta
Restless moments before feeding time 🐕‍🦺
A group of dogs gathers in anticipation, standing close together on the red soil at Fino Animal Rescue in Finokalia in Lasithi Prefecture. This moment just before the food is served shows the rhythm of the pack, with sniffing noses, wagging tails and a few already aiming for their usual spot. Mealtimes are the highlight of the day, and even in the bustle it is easy to see which dogs know each other well and which prefer to wait a little back. Everything happens calmly, yet the energy in the air is unmistakable.
📷 Photo: Fino Animal Rescue

🌱 A place you never forget

Visiting Fino Animal Rescue is not like going to an institution. It feels more like stepping into someone else’s everyday life and becoming part of it for a moment. Many visitors say it becomes the strongest memory of their stay. Not because it is overwhelming or sad, but because it is real and personal.

Skyggen er alltid best 💤 En av de faste beboerne ved Fino Animal Rescue i Finokalia har funnet sin plass i grusen – halvt i sol, halvt i skygge. I varmen midt på dagen søker mange hunder mot skyggefulle flekker for å hvile, og denne hunden vet nøyaktig hvor det er best å ligge. Øynene følger med, men kroppen slapper av. Det er slike små øyeblikk som gir rytme til dagene i shelteret – en blanding av ro, trygghet og tilstedeværelse. Foto: Fino Animal Rescue https://www.facebook.com/Fino.Animal.Rescue foto-fino-animal-rescue-04-01-06-2025-kallikratis Fino Animal Rescue – Hund hviler i skyggen ved inngjerding i Finokalia i Lasithi Prefecture finokalia, fino animal rescue, lasithi, hund, skygge, kreta, rescue dog, hvileplass
Shade is always best 💤
One of the long term residents at Fino Animal Rescue in Finokalia has settled into a spot on the gravel, partly in the sun and partly in the shade. In the heat of the day many dogs seek out cool places to rest, and this one knows exactly where to lie. The eyes stay alert while the body relaxes. Moments like this give rhythm to daily life at the shelter, a balance of calm, safety and quiet presence.
📷 Photo: Fino Animal Rescue

🐕 What you can do

Visits are possible but must be arranged in advance. You can help by walking the dogs, giving them time and attention, and assisting with practical tasks. The shelter accepts food, blankets and dog equipment, and donation links are available on their own pages.

Terry, Theo og Bonita leker sammen 🐕 Terry, Theo og Bonita nyter et lekent øyeblikk på Fino Animal Rescue. De bor fast på senteret og har utviklet sterke bånd til hverandre. Her ser vi dem i kjent stil – nysgjerrige, tillitsfulle og alltid klare for litt sosial kontakt i det åpne landskapet bak senteret. Foto: Fino Animal Rescue https://www.facebook.com/Fino.Animal.Rescue terry-theo-bonita-hunder-fino-animal-rescue-finokalia Terry, Theo og Bonita – hunder i lek på Fino Animal Rescue i Finokalia fino animal rescue, fino, finokalia, lasithi, hunder, lek, dyrevern, terry theo bonita
Terry, Theo and Bonita playing together 🐕
Terry, Theo and Bonita enjoy a playful moment at Fino Animal Rescue. They are long term residents and have formed strong bonds with each other. Here we see them as they usually are, curious, trusting and always ready for a bit of social interaction in the open surroundings behind the shelter.
📷 Photo: Fino Animal Rescue

🐾 Contact and links for Fino Animal Rescue

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